Super Easy Watermark Stamp Tutorial #Blogging

by Bre, 10:14 PM
Hello! Welcome to my blog! If you are here at this post you are probably wondering how to make a watermark stamp so that you don't have to keep retyping your watermark over and over again! Well, I am going to show you!  You will need a version of Paintshop Pro for this. I have PSP x6! You can purchase PaintShop Pro X6 Ultimate [Download] on Amazon for around $38 via PC download. Which is a deal because its usually $99! Check it out below! 
Step 1- Open up  Paint Shop Pro and Go up to the left corner and click the little page under file. Make a new image with white background. I would say the dimensions that I used are okay for this.
Step 2- Go to your Materials at the right. Make the bottom box black by clicking on the color box.

Step 3- Click the little "T" to pick a font of your choice and type out what you want on your watermark. Check out some of my favorite fonts here! I will use my blog name here to show you. Now you may have to play with the size but try to fill the box. It will look like it does below here in the picture.

Step 4- Go to the left to the crop tool below the eye drop and crop completely around the text you just typed out. You should have this below!
Step 5- This is where the magic happens!! (*Giggle*) You need to go to the left click file, go down to export and then click custom brush. NAME your image what you want to name it. 
Step 6- OPEN an image you want to put a watermark on. Go up to Layers and Raster Layer and click ok. (see below)
Step 7- Go back to materials and make that bottom box a color you want the watermark to be. *JUST like you did in step 2!!* (Yes I know we just made that black but trust me, this works!). Click that new raster layer on the right. Be sure it is above the image you want to have the watermark on.
 Step 8- Go over to the left and click the paint brush and find that new image you made for your watermark by clicking the little box you see below at the top. 
Now you add that anywhere you want on your image!! "Stamp" it. You can play with the size before you "stamp" it there as well! See?
Step 9- (Only if you want to change opacity) You can go to the right and click this box and drag it around to change opacity.
You now have a watermark that you don't have to type out at all! In the future, you only have to do it from step 6 down. It will be easy to remember once you get used to the program! If you have any questions feel free to email me or ask them here too! Check out other tutorials via the tutorial button at the top of my blog!!
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Gallo Family Vineyards - Pink, White & Red Moscato Review

by Bre, 12:34 AM
I haven't really been a wine person until recently. I was able to try out a few products from Gallo Family Vineyards. For over 80 years the Gallo Family has made the best wines at an affordable price for everyone. Another amazing thing that I love about them is they have a program called Every Cork Counts. What is it about? From now until December 31, 2014, Gallo Family Vineyards is helping feed families by donating $1 to the Meals On Wheels Association of America for every one of our wine corks that you send them (up to $50,000). Giving back is easy. Check out how to participate via the previous link.  
 The wine that I received for review is Pink Moscato, White Moscato and Red Moscato. After receiving my wine I was excited to try them all. 
This one is very sweet to me. It has flavors of peach, honey, and ripe citrus! According to the Gallo Family, it is a wonderful contrast to spicy Asian take-out or Mexican dishes, and complements everyday desserts!
 The Red Moscato was the more subtle of them all for me. In my opinion, anyway. It tasted like sweet citrus and peach, with a berries! Delicious if you ask me! It is recommended you have this chilled paired with light cheeses, spicy cuisine or desserts. I will have to try that next time for sure! 
 The last of the wine that I tried was the pink! Oh my! This was my favorite one of them all! Think-fresh citrus and peach, followed by hints of fresh red berries and orange blossoms. So delicious! This is great paired with an array of foods from spicy dishes to sweet desserts. Overall, I love them all and will purchase more in the future for sure! Gallo Family Vineyards Moscatos are available for $5 (750ml) at local wine retailers and grocers nationwide as well as online through The Barrel Room! Visit a local retailer near you to find more that they have to offer! Kick back and have a glass with me while you are here!
You can also visit Gallo Family Vineyards on their social media below! Come back here and tell me what you think of the wines yourself!
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 *Disclaimer: The Small Things received Pink, White & Red Moscato to faciliate this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own*

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@BestBuy has the greatest gifts for the #GreatestDad! #FathersDay

by Bre, 12:30 AM
Father's Day is going to be here before you know it! If you haven't already- it is time to think of that special gift for dad or your significant other. There are different things to think about when it comes to choosing a gift. Is he the Gizmo Guru? The Fitness Fanatic? Memory Maker? My husband is more of the Entertainer. He loves music, sports, gaming and just hanging out. With that said, I know that Best Buy has all of my gifting needs when it comes to choosing the perfect item. They have a ton of gifts under $50 and $100 for those on a budget too!  Check out some of the gift ideas for the entertainer below!
Bose SoundTouch 20 Wi-Fi Music System, Apple TV, Samsung 48" Class LED 1080p 120Hz Smart HDTV, Krups Beertender, Stone bake pizza oven, Xbox One Console, Xbox One Wireless Controller, Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player, Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 2D/3D 1080p 3LCD Projector, Samsung 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer, Sony Blu-ray Player, Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray, Back to the Future: 25th Anniversary Blu-ray, True Detective TV Show Blu-ray, Slingbox 500, Logitech Harmony Wireless Smart Keyboard, Beats Pill XL, MARGARITVILLE Mixer, 8 bottle wine chiller, Breville Smart oven. LG Microwave + Pizza Oven, PlayStation 4 console, Beats Studio Headphones, Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth Speaker, Anki Drive, Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1, iPhone 5s Space Grey , HP ENVY TouchSmart Sleekbook Touch-screen Laptop, Powerstation mini Black, Samsung WiFi All Share Hub, iPad Air Lifeproof Nuud Case - Black, $50 iTunes Card, Large Full Motion Mount for TVs 32"-60" , Universal Soundbar Mount.
One of the gifts that stick out to me would be the HP ENVY TouchSmart Sleekbook Touch-screen Laptop. My husband has had his laptop for quite some time and he could really use a new one. Not to mention- it is pretty sleek too! Check out the Best Buy Gift Center and see what they have to offer. Always remember they offer free shipping on qualified orders and they have a low-price guarantee! Visit Best Buy on their social media to stay up to date with the latest!
 Do you love twitter parties? Best Buy is hosting two Father's Day Twitter Parties on Thursday June 5th at 7:00pm CST and Wednesday June 11th at 11:00am CST. Feel free to join one or both of these parties for a chance to receive Best Buy gift cards and other great products. Tweet #GreatestDad with your favorite Father's Day Gift ideas from Best Buy.
*Disclaimer:The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.*
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Cate & Chloe VIP Subscription Review and Giveaway!

by Bre, 11:04 PM
As I have said many times here on my blog- I love jewelry. I love it even more when I get to receive a surprise! What do you think about receiving a piece of jewelry every 15 days? With the Cate & Chloe VIP Jewelry Subscription, you can make that happen! The visionaries of Cate & Chloe began the company with one simple clear concept in mind: to create stylish yet affordable jewelry women could wear every day. With their VIP subscription you get $100 of jewelry every month for only $39.99 and FREE shipping. I was lucky enough to receive a box for review and I was amazed! The packaging is so beautiful!
I opened the white box to find this cute black box inside!
 As soon as I opened it I gasped. These Nadia Hope Dangling Stud Earrings are gorgeous!
 As you can tell - they are rose gold plated and they have a round CZ stone in squarish setting. They are super sparkly and perfect for a date night or wearing them around with every day outfits.
I am completely in love with my new earrings. This is an amazing deal because the earrings sell separately on their website for $125!!! The VIP subscription is only $39.99 with free shipping as I mentioned above. This is a STEAL!! Some other perks are that you can exchange any item you don't love. You get an additional FREE item on the initial sign up - meaning the first month you receive 3 items for over $300 retail value. What are you waiting for? Take the style quiz, get beautiful jewelry and enjoy! Cate & Chloe now have a long term customer! That is for sure! Be sure to visit Cate & Chloe on their social media below to stay up to date with the latest! GEt 20% Off VIP Sign Up with coupon code: THESMALLTHINGS20. This code only works on the Month To Month Subscription.
 Win it: One reader is going to win a ONE month subscription to Cate & Chloe! This giveaway will end on 6/15 at 11:59 PM CST. Giveaway is open to the Continental USA. No purchase necessary to enter but you must complete the mandatory entries to qualify. Winner will have 24 hours to reply to winning email. For complete giveaway rules, please see the bottom of this blog. Enter with the giveaway tools below!
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Sending Flowers With Teleflora Just Because!

by Bre, 5:18 AM
Have you ever been the recipient of flowers for a special occasion? A birthday? Anniversary? Well sending flowers has never been better because of Teleflora. Teleflora allows you to send flowers from the convenience of your own home. Teleflora has over 16,000 florists around the USA. You order your flowers via their website and they will pick (or you can pick) a local florist around your recipient to make your arrangement as you see online, and deliver them. You can also choose to have your flowers delivered same day! (Depending on the time you order) Instead of picking a special occasion to send flowers with Teleflora, why not send flowers just because.
Check out several of my reasons that you should send flowers just because:
- You never know if the recipient is having a rough day. Put a smile on their face.
- Sending for your partner? Let them know you are thinking about them when they least expect. Brownie points for sure!
- Sending flowers just because comes completely from the heart. You are not obligated to do it because of a special occasion, Birthday or Anniversary. 
- This is a simple one of a kind way to say "I love you". "I am thinking about you".  and "I care about you".
- Last reason: Well.. JUST BECAUSE you want to!
 Recently I was able to receive a beautiful arrangement review. The Your Sweet Smile by Teleflora arrangement is just gorgeous.
This arrangement consists of white roses, yellow spray roses, green carnations, green button spray chrysanthemums and white wax flower accented with assorted greenery. I have to say they smell pretty amazing and were beautifully placed in the vase. The little old man that delivered my flowers was SO sweet to! The picture above on my kitchen table was taken the day of, and the others 3 days in. They are still thriving and beautiful. We left the house to run errands and when I came inside, the aroma of fresh flowers hit me in the face. 
All arrangements come in 3 sizes. Standard, Deluxe, and Premium. The one that I received was a Premium. It will cost you about  $74.95. Use Teleflora Promo Code BLOGSAZ to get 20% off. Exp: 10/16/14. The Your Sweet Smile By Teleflora Floral Arrangement is a great "Just Because" gift. Check out their website via one of the links here in my post to see what other flowers they have available to send your loved one. Make someones day and come back and tell me about it! Visit Teleflora on their social media below while you are here too!
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*Disclaimer: The Small Things received an arrangement of choice to facilitate this post. I received no additional compensation*
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Show your Patriotism with TheFlagShirt.com! Review and Giveaway

by Bre, 6:19 PM
Since Memorial Day is here and The 4Th Of July will be here before you know it, I thought it was time to share with you this awesome shirt I received for review from TheFlagShirt.com. Who are they?  TheFlagShirt.com is the original patriotic, American shirt company. Their American Flag Shirts, Patriotic Shirts, Eagle Shirts and Support our Troop Shirts are high quality, patriotic and stand for 50 years of excellence. Some of the favorites that I seen on their website are below. They have so many items for the whole family! 
The shirt that I picked for review to give to my Father In Law is this neat American Flag Tye Dye Shirt.
I like how the peace sign is not an iron on. The ink is deeply imbedded and I love the concept of the shirt. I have never seen anything like it before. He said that he likes the shirt and how it fits! If he is happy with it- then I am happy! The shirt is a bit more vibrant outdoors than indoors too. If you want this shirt for yourself- it is available in adult unisex sizes Medium to XXXL. It is originally $29.99 but you cab purchase it for only $19.99! Another great thing about TheFlagShirt.com is that shipping is $4.95 with NO minimum order. Visit them via one of the links here in this post and see everything they have to offer today! You can also visit them on the giveaway tools below! Thanks for reading!
 Win it: I am giving a shirt of choice to one of my readers from TheFlagShirt.com! No purchase necessary to enter. Must complete the mandatory entries to qualify. Completing all entries can increase your odds. Winners are chosen at random with the giveaway tools. Giveaway ends on 6/13/14 at 11:59PM CST. Enter with the giveaway tools below.
*Disclaimer: The Small Things was sent a shirt to facilitate this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own and may differ from others*

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#LetsTalkBums With The Cottonelle Wet+Dry System!

by Bre, 4:53 PM


*Disclosure: Thank you to Cottonelle for sponsoring this post and keeping my bum clean! #LetsTalkBums*
Lets all face it- talking about cleaning your bum can be an awkward moment but it needs to be talked about for several reasons. What toilet paper is best?  Does it tear? Does the product make you feel fresh? Well recently I was given the opportunity to head to my local CVS to purchase Cottonelle® Flushable Cleansing Cloths and Clean Care toilet paper to give this #LetsTalkBums topic and Wet+Dry System a try! When you shop for your Cottonelle® Flushable Cleansing Cloths and Clean Care toilet paper, be sure to head over to CVS like I did. And, you can save $1.50 just by downloading this CVS Cottonelle coupon.
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I am a part of many groups and online forums, and as a review blogger- I often see other bloggers talk about products. I heard that the Cottonelle® Flushable Cleansing Cloths and Clean Care toilet paper were both products but when it comes to a product like this, you don't really know until you try for yourself right? I do have Irritable Bowel Syndrome and it is one of the reasons I was excited t try the products! tried it and I love the products!
 Not only does it feel great and the toilet paper is thick- it does not tear and the bum wipes make you feel FRESH! Cottonelle® Flushable Cleansing Cloths and Clean Care toilet paper will now be a part of my daily bathroom routines! Not only with cleaning my bum, but the toilet paper is so thick, I can pour some baby oil on it and use it to make DIY makeup remover wipes! They make me have a confident clean and refreshed feeling. Get the family involved and try the Wet+Dry System today! AND PLEASE for the sanity of the woman or man in your life- there is a right and wrong on how to put the toilet paper on the roll. 
What do you think about the Wet+Dry System? Do you plan to try and make it part of your routine?
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Beat The Heat With These Gummy Bear Popsicles! {DIY}

by Bre, 9:27 PM
Summer is just about here and with the 90* temps here in Tennessee, I thought it was a great time to share this cute, tasty treat! Gummy Bear Popsicles!
This is a SUPER easy treat that the whole family will enjoy! All you need:
-Popsicle Molds
-Sprite
-Gummy Bears 
I got my Popsicle Mold at World Market! It holds 10 and comes with sticks! No having to wash plastic ones! I also got the HUGE bag of gummy bears there. I am sure you can get all of this at the dollar tree as well. It is pretty much a no brainer on how to make it. I am sure you can substitute the sprite with juice or Kool-Aid too!
I filled the mold almost to the top but not completely with gummy bears. Took me awhile because I kept eating them!
 I then filled the molds with the sprite. I filled to the top but I should have done it a little below so that they have room to expand. *Just a tip*
I snapped the mold top on and put it on the freezer overnight and woke up to this:
Let me tell you- They are DELICIOUS! Next time I am going to try juice with them. Adding gummy bears into ice cubes and serving with juice or sprite would be delicious and a cute party treat too! What do you say? Are you going to try this delicious treat for yourself? I love it! Any adult or kid will too! Thanks for reading!
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The Air Plant Shop- Rosita In Glass Review & Giveaway

by Bre, 7:08 PM
I have never really been a plant person until I came across this website. I fell in love with everything they have to offer. The Air Plant Shop sells air plants, tillandsia, terrariums, wedding and event favors and home decor. I have honestly never heard of an Air Plant until now. When browsing their website I noticed so many unique and beautiful items. One of their Air Plant Gifts caught my eye! I fell in love with their Rosita In Glass. What is a Rosita? It is an air plant that can get up to 10 inches tall. They have the most beautiful blooms you can find! They transform from a deep green to the most beautiful pink and red leaves with violet flowers shooting from their center.
When you buy the plant- the kit  includes glass globe, black sand, starfish, sea biscuit, glass gem and Rosita air plant. The directions on the website told me to soak my plant in water for 30 minutes and let air dry then add in the sand. I had a few extra shells that I wanted to add in there!
 
This plant is beautiful and unique! 

 I love the colors and the shells that came with it!
 I also love the cute little star fish!

 
The large hand blown glass terrariums are almost 6 inches wide and tall with a flat bottom and large open ends
Overall, I am happy with my air plant. I will be purchasing more from The Air Plant Shop! I am happy that I have a beautiful piece on my desk! I only need to soak my plant in water once a week! A great tip: Do not place them in direct sunlight as this will dry them out very quickly. Typically, your air plants will only need a 30 minute soak in water once per week. If they are in a very dry or warm environment you may need to spritz them with water once a week in addition to the soak. You will know if they are getting too dry if their leaves begin to curl. Give them a good soak if you see this happening. That is amazing! They have a great page on their website for Air Plant Care as well! Check that out and get familiar! If you want the Rosita In Glass Air Plant, you can purchase it for only $34.95! They also guarantee their Air Plants for 30 days! 
Check out their website and see what else they have to offer. There are so many unique plants and gifts! Visit them on their social media below to stay up to date with the latest too! 
Win It: The Air Plant Shop is giving one of my readers a $30 GC to spend online at The Air Plant Shop! This giveaway is open to Continental USA. This giveaway will run until 5/27/14 at 11:59 PM CST. No Purchase necessary to enter. All entries are verified before choosing a winner. Enter with the giveaway tools below. Goodluck! 
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